Thus the best-known "function" of B 12 (that which is involved with DNA synthesis, cell division, and anemia) is a facultative function that is mediated by B 12 -conservation of an active form of folate which is needed for efficient DNA production
This has led to a proliferation of private clinics and practitioners offering so-called booster shots of B12 as a pick-me-up to help decrease fatigue, improve mood, motivation, and provide a feeling of being refreshed even in those without a diagnosed deficiency, also targeting vegans and vegetarians as a cohort at risk of B12 deficiency
Improving B12 levels has been clinically linked to better cognitive function, stabilized mood, and the reversal of megaloblastic anemia
When we do, it will be within a supervised clinical framework
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Some people might also notice mild diarrhea or a feeling of swelling in their body, but these are typically temporary